More than 100 turtles that were released by people at the lake at Nam Son Pagoda have been handed over to rangers by the pagoda and released to Cuc Phuong National Park. On April 25, the Hoa Vang Forest Ranger District received 114 individual turtles, including striped turtles and box turtles, from Nam Son Pagoda in Hoa Chau commune, Hoa Vang district. These turtles were voluntarily surrendered by the pagoda and were released by people at the temple over the years.
Many turtles of various kinds live together in the lake, sunbathing under concrete pillars. The forest ranger department had previously lobbied the temple to hand over the turtles. The department also contacted the nature protection center in Hanoi to send people to take the turtles to Cuc Phuong National Park in order to research, classify species, determine their habitat, and release them into the wild.
Nam Son is a large temple in Danang that attracts many visitors and tourists who come to pray. The temple grounds include a large lake where many people release turtles and fish. However, because so many species are released into the lake, their habitat is not guaranteed. It is important to ensure the well-being of these animals, which is why efforts were made to relocate them to a safer environment in Cuc Phuong National Park.